Not Just A Clever Name

Since my initial discovery of spaghetti squash a few years ago, I’ve enjoyed experimenting with several different ways to cook the squash (including one that resulted in an explosion of spaghetti squash all over my kitchen), as well as many different preparation methods.

The squash doesn’t share the same moniker as the Italian favorite because it’s just a clever name; the cooked gourd actually produces long spaghetti-like strands.

In fact, I’ve found that the versatile vegetable is a good stand-in for pasta now and again, and can be used in many of the same dishes that contain pasta.

Don’t get me wrong, I love pasta.

I LOVE PASTA.

But sometimes the pasta is just a vehicle for crave-worthy spicy arrabiata sauce or insanely fresh pesto. Spaghetti squash can act as a carb-free version of the same vehicle, while helping curb the craving.

Below is a step-by-step guide for cooking spaghetti squash, plus a recipe for Tomatoes and Spaghetti Squash with Pesto.